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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1889

Page

5

Pressing need to remove Democrats sparks political clash

M M Holland of Columbus denounces President Harrison for slow removal of Democrats and favoring loyal Republicans. He cites extensive Democratic hold in federal offices and warns Mugwumps politics fail to unite the party. Also notes Ohio Republican Foraker gathering and related rhetoric. Export data show June Bradford worsted and yarn shipments to the United States, with quarterly totals nearing full quarter share.

WaAshingTon Hubbell Maynard Benedict Cleveland Green Bay Ohio Republican Association Grand Army Hall Coulter Harrison M. M. Holland Columbus Sixth Auditor McConville Holland Flannagin Texas Parsons Alabama United States South Foraker McGrew Republican State Committee

Mahone Tracks Power in Virginia Politics

A conference today among Senator Quay and Colonel Clarkson with Virginia Mahone bosses shows the national committee ready to cede spoils to Mahone if he unites the party. Mahone seeks governor’s race to keep patronage power, facing public spite and fading support from both white Republicans and colored voters. The piece notes Blaine’s past stance and the cabinet pressure suggesting the patronage system may ruin the Harrison era.

William Mahone Republican Party of Virginia Harrison Senator Quay Colonel Clarkson Executive Committee Republican National Committee Mahone National Committee Professor Langston Congress Blaine Readjuster Party Senator Hoar Edmunds Republican Party

President plans summer travel and Deer Park visit

The President has mapped a summer plan broadening travel and visits. He intends to leave Washington for Deer Park this Saturday for about two weeks and will handle urgent business there. Pardons and similar matters may be announced from Deer Park while other announcements come from the White House.

Washington Deer Park White House Executive Mansion Bar Harbor Blaine Maine Windom Halford Harrigan

Patient Sees Dr Gardner for Checkup

The note indicates she visited physician Dr Frank A Gardner and reports improvement by evening. The fragment notes her seeing the doctor and mentions she is better that night. No additional names or specific dates are provided.

Frank A. Gardner

A New Honor for Horace Wadlin

Horace Wadlin chief of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor will likely supervise the district census for Massachusetts. He will oversee enumerators statewide and earn about $2000, more than any other supervisor. The law pays $125 per supervisor and $1 per 1000 inhabitants in thickly settled areas. Wadlin will manage the work alongside his current bureau duties after strong recommendation from Colonel Wright of the National Department of Labor.

Horace Wadlin Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor District of Massachusetts Wadlin Wright National Department of Labor

Bids Opened for Stamps by Postmaster Wanamaker

Postmaster General Wanamaker opened bids to furnish the department with adhesive postage stamps for four years starting October 1 1889. Two bidders competed: Charles F Steele of Philadelphia and the American Bank Note Company of New York. Prices offered were slightly lower than the current contract.

Wanamaker Charles F. Steele Philadelphia American Bank Note Company of New York

First Siamese Paper Money Issued by Hong Kong Bank

The Secretary of State reports a Bangkok issued paper currency by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Sanctioned by the Siamese King, notes come in 5 10 trial denominations, with trials worth about 60 cents USD. Expected to aid merchants and the public broadly.

Siam Child United States Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Bangkok

President Harrison Arrives at White House in Washington

The President and Mrs. Harrison reached Washington this afternoon at 4 15 o clock and were driven directly to the White House.

White House Harrison Washington

Bent of Fifth Massachusetts Appointed Cadet at West Point

Charles L. Bent of the Cambridge district in Massachusetts has been appointed as a cadet at the Military Academy at West Point marking his entry into military education.

Cambridge West Point Charles L. Bent Massachusetts Military Academy

Cadet Camp Activities Draw Visitors and Thunderstorm

Hing ham Camp sees a busy day with Adjutant-General Dalton ex-Governor Long and other officers in attendance. Rifle practice, drill, and a large dress parade proceed before a thunderstorm disrupts activities. Attendance totals 157 as officers lead a full program of guard, inspection, and band concert.

Edmonds Hayes Edmands Rogers William _B. Clarke Walter L. Bouve

St Pauls Names New Rector From Bridgeport Conn

A letter confirms Rev Dr John A Lindsay will become rector of St Pauls Church next month and likely preach on the first Sunday in August. Born in Virginia, he graduated from William and Mary, studied at Virginia Episcopal Seminary, and counts Dr Philips Brooks and Bishop Potter as classmates. He has served Georgetown Heights and St Johns Bridgeport with high regard, and has declined bishoprics and a New Orleans post. Married with three children, at about 47 he is tall and a strong preacher. The church sale issue is expected to be laid aside pending the new rector.

John A. Lindsay Bridgeport Conn St. Paul’s Thuarch Lindsay Virginia William and Mary College Virginia Episcopal Seminary Philips Brooks Potter New York Georgetown Heights D. C Congress Georgetown Easton Maryland New Orleans St. John’s Church Linea

Charitable Mechanics Mourn Osmyn Brewster and Call for School

The Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association held a quarterly meeting in Russell Hall led by President James G. Haynes with many members present. Hon. F. W. Lincoln memorializes Osmyn Brewster, noting his long service in Crocker & Brewster and at the association, and a monument at Mt. Auburn will honor him. The group votes to honor Brewster and discusses founding a mechanical trade school, including plans for using Huntington Avenue facilities and a potential city partnership. New members Albert B. Franklin, Henry F. Holland, George A. Avery, Benjamin F. Bradford, John ____ joined.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Russell Hall Mechanics James G. Haynes Alfred Bicknell F. W. Lincoln Osmyn Brewster Uriel Crocker Brewster Hancock Street Crocker & Brewster Boston Crocker Association Mr. Brewster Treasury Mt. Auburn Corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Mechanic Arts Pope Seaver Committee On Mechanical Schools Board of Government Huntington Avenue Albert B. Franklin Henry, F. Holland George A. Avery Benjamin F. Bradford John

A Fair Swindler of Beverly

A clever swindle targets Beverly's religiously inclined residents. An attractive young woman solicited small subscriptions for the heathen, asking signees to sign cards sent to New York headquarters. Later those cards appeared as orders at local shops charged to the signers. Victim count unknown.

Beverly New York

New Suit Stock Cleared at G W Simmons Co Prices

A made to order suit line at fixed prices aims to clear remaining spring and summer stock at 32 to 44 North street. Orders this week exceed a hundred daily as customers rush to take advantage of the sale.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Straws From State Street Signal Mixed Market Tone

The New York market shows a quiet bullish feeling amid weakness in Manhattan Elevated and rail shares. Prominent investors quietly accumulate Atchison stock for keeps while railroad prospects and traffic volumes shape values. Thompson European Electric Welding expands rights across Europe, with a strong 1.5 million capital and premium trading. Freight and grain rate outlooks hint at rising tonnage and potential price gains next week. CAPE Cop.

New York Manhattan Western Union Missouri Pacific Atchison

Bernhardt’s Secret Promises Strength For Women

Sociable advice article urges women to eat well and rely on Perry Davis's Pain-Killer to boost energy during summer. It claims Sara Bernhardt's care and discipline prove women can endure fatigue and illness with proper regimen and sensible stimulants.

Sara Bernhardt Perry Davis New York

Bangor Man Dies After Yard Accident

John Ryan died from injuries after being run over in the Maine Central yard last night. The coroner's inquest absolves the railroad and its employees of all blame.

Bangor John Ryan Maine Central Blaine

Real Estate Listings Oddly Timed For Tomorrow

Today auctions include L Foster Morse at 4 p.m and Horatio Harris & Co. at 10 a.m for fruit sales. Tomorrow schedules show Snow & Co. at 11 a.m. for fruit sale.

L. Foster Morse Horatio Harris & Co Fruit —Snow & Co

Marriages Listed in Weston and City Ceremonies

Several nuptials announced across Boston and nearby cities. Cushman Jacobs. Leach Frye. McFee White. Mitchell Ordway. Miller Peach. Parker Gerick. Russell Chadwick. Couples include Cushman Jacobs from Weston and Elizabeth White, Ara bella Ordway, and Lizzie Chadwick of Gardiner.

Cushman—Jacobs Weston L. P. Blackford Waltham Ernest Walter Cushman Minnie Louise Jacobs Leach—Frye A. J. Gordon D.D J. Edward Leach Alice M. Frye McFee Mitchell Ordway Henry J F. Allen Fred Mitchell St. Louis Arabella EK. Ordway Boston Miller Peach C. G. Whittemore Aaram Miller Susan J. Peach Parker Gerick William E. Parker Wilhelminaerick, Russell—Chadwick Gardiner W. W. Ogier William Russell Lizzie E. Chadwick

Death notices from Dorchester and nearby towns July listings

Deaths announced for Samuel A. B. Bragg Ann Chandler Harriette Folts Bridget Hall Richard J. Isaac Annie A Kenney Ellen Norton William Odiorne Lizzie S Prescott Sabra Torrey Samuel T. Waters listed by city and date with ages ranging from 27 to 80 in Dorchester Boston area and surrounding communities.

Kenney East Everett Annie A John B. Kenney Norton Bostou Ihlands Ellen Norton Odiorne Somerville William Odiorne Prescottl Bailey’s Island Lizzie S Gustavus G. Prescott Torrey Saybrook Conn Sabra George W. Torrey Waters Samuel T. Waters

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